Five of the best low-cost electric kettles with a plastic flask

The electric kettle produced by Zelmer received a predominantly white plastic case. The colour of the lid and stand can be customized to your own needs: options with yellow, beige and grey trim are available.

The Zelmer CKE850 plastic flask holds 1.7 liters, which is enough to fill 5-7 cups at a time or heat water for cooking various dishes. A flat 2200-watt heating element made of steel is responsible for rapid boiling. As users note, the noise level during operation is low, and there is no smell or taste of plastic.

The electric kettle is equipped with a 360-degree swivel stand, which, together with the presence of water level indication windows on both sides of the case, is designed to simplify the operation of the model for both right-handed and left-handed people. At the bottom of the base there is a compartment for winding the network cable.

Zelmer CKE850 is equipped with a pair of buttons. At the bottom there is a power button with a backlight, which acts as an indicator of the operation of the devices. There are also basic protection systems: automatic shutdown when boiling, termination of voltage supply when removing the device from the base.

At the top of the handle there is a button that opens the lid. It is designed to simplify filling the flask with water. You can also dial it through the spout, which is equipped with a filter to delay scale. The lid opens approximately 45 degrees, which restricts access inside the kettle. This can create certain inconveniences in the process of care and descaling.

Zelmer CKE850 is a worthy representative of the middle price segment, capable of providing reliability, speed and ease of use. If this is exactly what is required, then take a closer look at the model.

The model of the reputable German brand Bosch is the leader in sales in the electric kettle market. It represents the Compact Class line, differing from competitors in its lightness and slightly elongated shape. The device is available in four colour options: white, black, red and beige. The invariable common attribute of the design is the grey inserts on the handle.

You can boil a full 1.7-liter Bosch TWK 3A01 plastic flask in about 4.5 minutes. A 2400 Watt heating element is responsible for this speed. The operation indicator is the backlight of the power button. To control the water level, windows with division scales are provided on both sides of the housing. The minimum volume for heating is 250 mL.

As they write in the reviews, there is no unpleasant smell of plastic, but the overall noise level is quite significant, but they are lower than, for example, most metal kettles.

Thanks to the removable lid, convenient access to the water tank is provided, which simplifies the cleaning of the flask. Engineers also took care of the safety of such a constructive solution Bosch TWK 3A01: there is protection against turning on the device without a lid and a lock that prevents accidental opening. For snapping, the correct "docking" (with the right side) and rotation are required, that is, additional actions against the background of the operation of models with a folding mechanism. Many users have to get used to this for a long time.

The spill of water into the cups of the model is as predictable as possible. This is facilitated by the ergonomic shape of the spout, which prevents splashing, as well as a descaling filter that is tightly adjacent to the body. Among other features, we will highlight the cord compartment and rubberized legs on the base, overheating protection, as well as the ability to rotate the kettle on the stand.

In general, it is no coincidence that Bosch TWK 3A01 is very popular: it is simple, reliable and easy to operate, and its price will not be an unpleasant surprise.

The representative of the Daily Collection line of the Dutch brand Philips stands out from the competition with an interesting design. At the bottom, the device and its lid are made in white, and the rest of the bulb is made of translucent plastic with textured horizontal stripes. They act as informative indicators and simplify the control of the water level.

The stand stands out against the background of white and translucent plastic, the edging on top of the bulb and the insert on the handle. Depending on the model, these elements can be blue, beige or grey.

It is also convenient to track the operation of the kettle thanks to the extraordinary design: the bubbling liquid is clearly visible through the walls of the device. Although the on indicator would not be superfluous.

The capacity of the Philips HD 9334 is 1.5 liters. This volume is enough to fill 6 standard cups of tea. The 2200 W heating element allows you to bring a full kettle to a boil in about 4.5 – 5 minutes. Automatic shutdown is provided, protection against heating without water and short circuit.

The kettle is equipped with a removable lid. As a result, it is convenient to fill it with water, clean the inner walls of the tank from contamination. The lid has a laconic symmetrical design, so that installation and fixation on the neck is quite simple.

In the spout there is a microfilter that holds the scale. The bottom of the rotating stand is made of non-slip material. There is also a coil for storing the cord with three holes that allow you to accurately measure the desired length of the wire, and hide the excess inside.

The translucent design makes the Philips HD 9334 look like glass electric kettles. But this device is more durable, will not allow the user to get burned when touching the bulb, does not require cleaning the surface to shine. All this, together with the rich experience of the manufacturer and a reasonable price, make the model popular with buyers.

The popular teapot of the French manufacturer Tefal presents the Silver Ion series. Inside the tank and on the outer surfaces of the model, a special antibacterial coating Microban with silver ions is applied. It, according to the manufacturer, contributes to the disinfection of the liquid, killing 99.9% of pathogenic bacteria. This is probably a marketing exaggeration, although in tandem with boiling, the user still has the right to count on cleaner and safer water.

The snow-white plastic case of the Tefal BF 9251 is complemented by chrome buttons for turning on and opening the lid. These design elements need to be taken care of, as they easily "collect" fingerprints and other contaminants.

On both sides of the handle there are water level indicators with a scale from 0.7 to 1.7 liters. In the lower part of the case there is a round indicator that glows during operation of the electric kettle.

The round stand allows you to rotate the kettle 360 degrees. However, according to many users, the stability of the device on the base is far from perfect. The kettle wobbles slightly, especially when there is little water in it, and during boiling it vibrates and creates additional noise. Under the stand there is a compartment for winding the wire.

The 2400 W heating element hidden under the steel allows you to boil the full volume in about 5 minutes (the capabilities of the steel Tefal KI 150 are similar). The noise level is moderate, there is no sharp smell of plastic.

To fill Tefal BF 9251 with water, you can use both the main neck and the spout. The latter is equipped with a removable scale filter, which will allow you to pour clean water into the cup. The lid of the kettle opens with a button located on it, which is designed to protect against sudden reclining and splashing of boiling water. The opening angle is close to 90 degrees, so cleaning and descaling inside the flask is easy even for owners of large hands.

The electric kettle has proven itself as a long–lived person: it often works without failures for 5-7 years, so the cost of purchasing it more than pays for itself.